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Weather & Climate in Ulaangom, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulaangom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 89°F. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,068 feet.
Temperature
-24°F Jan (-31°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 26.3°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | -24°F (-31°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,068 ft (935 m) |
| Area | 53.3 sq mi (138.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 565/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.9811°N, 92.0667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 29, 2022 | 14 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M5.5 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 54 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M5.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2013 | 48 km SW of Shagonar, Russia | M5.3 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1994 | 22 km NNE of Khandagayty, Russia | M5.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 1994 | 19 km W of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 48 km ESE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.7 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.6 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 108 km NNE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 49 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.6 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Sep 15, 1998 | 23 km NE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 23 km ENE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1994 | 21 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2015 | 45 km W of Khandagayty, Russia | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 38 km NE of Khandagayty, Russia | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1998 | 130 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M4.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2022 | 19 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 16 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.4 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 42 km ENE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 34 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.4 | 34 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -24°F (-31°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -19°F (-28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.2 in |
Ulaangom has a seasonal temperature swing of 89°F / from -24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.1").